Our Staff

Robin Brookhouse, Operations Director

Robin is a Columbus, Ohio native. As a young child, she lived in Alexandria, VA for 13 yrs. Robin has 2 grown children and 4 grandchildren.

“I am a proud Charter Member of CCSL and I have been attending CCSL since the day it opened in March 2008.”

Robin joined Columbus Center for Spiritual Living as a part-time Operation’s Manager in Jan 2012 with the purpose of assisting Rev Molly with all the necessary operational functions of the Center.

In June 2013, she became a full time employee. Her role has many facets and that is what is so exciting and rewarding for Robin. She’s responsible for daily, weekly, monthly and yearly functions of the organization and is involved with our Leadership Council and Care Structure Teams. Her organizational skills are crucial in maintaining continuity for the Center.

Robin’s background includes 15+ years in the Hospitality Industry. All through high school, she worked as a restaurant server. Later, she was a Reservations Managers and Sales and Catering Coordinator with Marriott. In the mid 1980’s, she became a licensed Life and Health Agent for 6 years selling products that were exclusive to physicians, their staff and families in Ohio and Indiana. Robin returned to the Hospitality Industry in various support capacities and then as Director of Sales and Catering with Marriott.

Tony Bonardi, Keyboards

Tony Bonardi is a familiar in jazz clubs around Columbus and you can hear him often late night at Dick’s Den.

He has been playing music with the Center for three years, along with arranging choir music and serving as assistant choir director.

Tony also teaches piano and music lessons to a new generation of talent.

Steve Perakis, Bass and Sound

Steve has been with the Center since the beginning in 2008, first serving as the sound technician until his considerable talents on the bass guitar were discovered. He oversees sound set up and quality, and puts together live music for special occasions.

Steve has performed locally and internationally, continues to perform and compose in a multitude of styles, is the leader of several successful groups, teaches bass and audio recording and owns a growing project recording studio. He has been playing bass for more than three decades, has two decades of accompaniment experience in musical theatre, international and modern dance.